INNOVATIONS

open a new workplace of collaborative

robotics in cooperation with the MoravianSilesian Automobile Cluster and other

important partners in summer 2018, the

aim of which would be to offer testing facilities to companies involved in the integration of collaborative robots in production

lines, in the development of their specific functions and their interactions with

humans. Other initiatives that the MSIC

plans to develop, together with strategic

of a connection with technologically progressive companies with bold innovation

ambitions that motivate other, less bold,

less progressive companies to take action.

The MSIC puts emphasis on cooperation

and partnership. Precise role definition

and synergy between partners have a positive impact on the final outcome. A new

initiative, “Start–Up Community”, was also

based on this principle. Its aim is to lift the

projects that improve the environment for

business and innovation in the region.

Regional Innovation Strategy for the

Moravian-Silesian Region (RIS MSK)

A strategic document of the MoravianSilesian Region ultimately aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the whole

region. The Coordinating Body of the

Regional Innovation Strategy is the Innovation Council, which brings tgether the

region’s policy makers, university representatives and managers of successful companies. The Innovation Council

coordinates and facilitates the following

five working groups:

• Start-up communities

• Talent attraction management

• New technologies and their applications

• SMART Region

• Region brand (BrainNest)

Moravskoslezské inovační

centrum Ostrava, a.s.

Technologická 372/2

Ostrava-Pustkovec

708 00

tel.: 00420 597 305 999

e-mail: info@ms-ic.cz

www.ms-ic.cz

Text a foto: MSIC

partners, include the establishment of the

Open Innovation Lab, a common environment for business plan verification. This

will involve creating a network of experts

from various fields who would actively participate in the implementation or validation of company change projects.

Short history, positive results

Despite its short existence, the MSIC has

implemented several important initiatives

to cultivate the business environment in

the region. These include, in particular,

a cooperation with non-profit organizations aiming at improving internal company culture, which positively contributes

to better business performance. Another

important step has been the establishment

Moravian-Silesian Region from the last

position among regions in the Czech Republic in terms of entrepreneurial intensity,

and to link services of a number of small,

ambitious organisations within a coordinated system, providing quality services to

budding entrepreneurs. An example might

be cooperating to find suitable mentors

within the Green Light Accelerator project,

or to create service signposts providing

comprehensive and easy-to-read information to entrepreneurs.

The plan for 2018 is clear – to keep up

the pace that the MSIC set at the very

beginning of its existence: well-established

cooperation with shareholders and deepening cooperation with companies within

POSITIV 2017/2018

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